Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • FOR THE BEIGNETS
  • 1 - egg, beaten
  • 1 pound(s) chopped cooked shrimp or crawfish
  • 4 - green onions
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) butter, melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper
  • 1/3 cup(s) bread flour
  • - oil for deep frying (peanut oil is best)
  • - cajun seasoning to taste
  • CAJUN DIPPING SAUCE
  • 3/4 cup(s) mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup(s) ketchup
  • 1/4 teaspoon(s) prepared horseradish
  • 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon(s) hot pepper sauce

Instruction

  • Heat oil in a large skillet or fryer to 375 degrees or medium high.
  • in a large bowl combine the egg, crawfish, onions, melted butter, salt and cayenne pepper. Stir in teh flour until blended.
  • Drop the batter a tablespoon at a time into the hot oil and fry until golden brown all around. Drain on a wire rack over paper towels. Sprinkle lightly with your favorite cajun seasoning while still hot.
  • For the dipping sauce combine the mayonnaise, ketchup and horseradish in a small bowl and add hot pepper sauce to your liking. Serve with the beignets.